How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in South Carolina?
$83,290a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in South Carolina. That is $40.04 an hour or $6,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.04
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,530Median: $83,290Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,530 | $33.43 | |
| 25th | $77,380 | $37.20 | |
| Median | $83,290 | $40.04 | |
| 75th | $96,320 | $46.31 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.30 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $98,650 |
| Charleston, SC | $88,080 |
| Florence, SC | $85,900 |
| Greenville, SC | $84,530 |
| Columbia, SC | $84,440 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $83,030 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $82,400 |
| Augusta, GA | $80,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| 35. Indiana | $85,040 |
| 36. North Dakota | $84,340 |
| 37. Oklahoma | $83,670 |
| 38. South Carolina | $83,290 |
| 39. Georgia | $83,250 |
| 40. Florida | $82,940 |
| 41. Ohio | $82,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $40.04 ($83,290 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $83,290 against $96,590 nationally, 14% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
South Carolina ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $98,650 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.